Top 15 Olympian Motivational Speakers of 2025

Gear up with these olympian motivational speakers. They’re more than just athletes, they’re symbols of dedication, perseverance, and resilience. They have stories that can inspire us all – stories about overcoming adversity, achieving greatness, and never giving up. And it’s these stories that make them such compelling keynote speakers

Our Olympian keynote speakers include gold medalists, world record holders, and athletes who have represented their countries on the world’s biggest sporting stage. With our roster of Olympian keynote speakers, we are confident that we can find the perfect speaker for any event. 

For more information about The Mollie Plotkin Group’s Olympian keynote speakers, or to book a speaker for your next event, please contact us.

Top 15 Olympian Motivational Speakers

Add a header to begin generating the table of contents

Leslie Maxie

US Olympian, CEO, Media Consultant, Sportscaster, & Keynote Speaker

Leslie Maxie is a 1988 U.S. Olympian, trailblazing former Fox Sports and ESPN host and anchor, and an International Keynote Speaker. You can book Leslie today.

Keynote Topics:

• Olympian
• Athletes
• Business

Learn More

Check Availability

Scott Hamilton

Olympic Gold Medalist, Best-Selling Author, Cancer Survivor, & Speaker

Olympic Gold Medalist, best-selling author, cancer survivor, and keynote speaker Scott Hamilton is the most recognized male figure skating star in the world.

Keynote Topics:

• Olympian
• Athletes
• Author

Learn More

Check Availability

Dominique Dawes

3-time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate, & Keynote Speaker

Dominique Dawes is a groundbreaking American gymnast with four Olympic medals, three World Championship medals, and 15 U.S. National Championships.

Keynote Topics:

• Olympian
• Athletes
• Fitness

Learn More

Check Availability

Kerri Walsh Jennings

Keynote Speaker – 3x Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Beach Volleyball Legend

Kerri Walsh Jennings is a 5-time Olympian, 4-time Olympic medalist, and one-half of the beach volleyball duo that went undefeated for a remarkable 112 games.

Keynote Topics:

• Olympian
• Athletes
• Inspiration

Learn More

Check Availability

Chris Waddell

13X Paralympic Medalist, Motivational Speaker

13X Paralympic Medalist, named by the Dalai Lama as an Unsung Hero of Compassion, Chris Waddell holds the most medals of any male mono skier in Paralympic history and was the first ambassador of the International Paralympic Committee.

Keynote Topics:

• Olympian
• Athletes
• Author

Learn More

Check Availability

Meb Keflezighi

Olympic Medalist, Inspirational Speaker

U.S. Olympic Medalist and Etrian-born All-American athlete Meb Keflezighi is an inspirational speaker who is the face of leading brands such as Sketchers, Oakley, and Sony.

Keynote Topics:

• Olympian
• Athletes
• Author

Learn More

Check Availability

Edwin Moses

Keynote Speaker – Olympic Gold Medalist, Chairman Emeritus of the USADA

Olympic Gold Medalist, Chairman Emeritus of the USADA, and Business Consultant.

Keynote Topics:

• Olympian
• Athletes
• Motivation

Learn More

Check Availability

U.S. Olympian Johnny Quinn

Helping Organizations Push What’s Possible™ – The Olympic Formula

Hire Olympian Johnny Quinn, an in-demand keynote speaker that excels in both virtual and in-person events with an all-American message.

Keynote Topics:

• Olympian
• Athletes
• Author

Learn More

Check Availability

Tamika Catchings

Olympic Medalist, WNBA Championship Winner

Tamika Catchings is an Olympic gold medalist, WNBA championship winner, and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.

Keynote Topics:

• WNBA
• Athletes
• Sports Speakers

Learn More

Check Availability

Mike Richter

NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion, Brightcore Energy President

NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion, and Olympic Medalist Mike Richter is a New York Rangers legend and current leader in clean energy and sustainability solutions.

Keynote Topics:

• NHL
• Business
• Leadership

Learn More

Check Availability

Quinn Buckner

Olympic Gold Medalist, NBA Championship Winner

Quinn Buckner is a U.S. Olympic gold medalist, NBA Championship winner with the Boston Celtics, and professional sportscaster.

Keynote Topics:

• NBA
• Olympian
• Sports Speakers

Learn More

Check Availability

Pat LaFontaine

Keynote Speaker – Hockey Hall of Famer, 5-time All-Star

5-time All-Star and Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner Pat LaFontaine is one of the best American-born hockey players ever.

Keynote Topics:

• NHL
• Athletes
• Olympian

Learn More

Check Availability

Laila Ali

Undefeated Boxing Champion, TV Host, Wellness Expert, & Keynote Speaker

Laila Ali is the most successful female boxer of all time, a fitness and wellness expert, TV host, author, businesswoman, and keynote speaker.

Keynote Topics:

• Sports Speakers
• Athletes
• Author

Learn More

Check Availability